"Robert Hand's book of sermons and addresses, Since You Have Been Raised, is timely-not only for the congregations who heard them originally but also for those of us who read them now. His thoughtful work with the biblical text teaches and encourages readers with creative and at times whimsical insight and depth. These brief but powerful chapters will instruct readers and inspire them to live as those who have been raised by the power of Christ." -Scott M. Gibson, David E. Garland Chair of Preaching, Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University
"With gentle pastoral skill, Robert Hand's sermons and addresses lead us up to Christ. He is the one in whom our lives are anchored. He is also the one of whom the Scriptures speak throughout. Drawing upon ancient as well as contemporary theological forebears, Hand offers a catholic vision of how we can be the church of Christ today. Since You Have Been Raised grounds us firmly in the Scriptures and teaches us to be faithful disciples in uncertain times." -Hans Boersma, Saint Benedict Servants of Christ Chair in Ascetical Theology, Nashotah House
"This is an excellent volume with a far bigger impact than its size. Robert pays close, thoughtful, careful, and faithful attention to the biblical text, listens to the voice of God, and hears the Spirit's inspiration in the apostles. Robert is attentive to how language works and draws on the wisdom of our early church theologians. He listens with a pastor's heart and focuses our attention on the things that matter. Robert says he is a layperson, but he is a pastor to me, and he will be to you as you read Since You Have Been Raised." -Douglas D. Webster, Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
Robert A. Hand (Ph.D., Calvin) has taught philosophy, ethics, and theology at LeTourneau University since 2016. He has also taught the history of Christianity and given guest lectures in philosophy at the University of Texas at Tyler. He is the author of Presupposing God: Theological Epistemology in Immanuel Kant's Transcendental Idealism and Karl Barth's Theological Method in the Princeton Theological Monograph Series (Pickwick).
